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Oh, is that the sound of a free market correction?

Is NZ oversupplied for retail? No, it's the consumers who are wrong.

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[–] eagleeyedtiger 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Things such as changing the sick leave rules would help ease the pressure on businesses, or simplifying the Holidays Act.

"While the government doesn't have any money they have other levers they can use to remove red tape."

Sounds like Retail NZ wants them to erode worker rights and protections as well, I’m sure those retail workers will appreciate that.

[–] deadbeef79000 4 points 4 months ago

Yeah, saw that and had a micro-rage.

That kind of bullshit is what makes me vindictively reduce my retail spending.